Lexus LS 2003 vs Lexus GS 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.3 Petrol | 3.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 282 HP | 219 HP | |
| Torque: | 417 NM | 294 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.3 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Lexus LS is more dynamic to drive. Lexus LS engine produces 63 HP more power than Lexus GS, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Lexus GS. Thanks to more power Lexus LS reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 12.0 | |
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The Lexus LS is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Lexus LS consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Lexus GS, which means that by driving the Lexus LS over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 84 litres | 75 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Lexus LS gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Lexus GS, Lexus SC | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Lexus IS, Lexus RX, Lexus ES | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.02 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.44 m | |
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Lexus LS is larger. Lexus LS is 22 cm longer than the Lexus GS, 3 cm wider, while the height of Lexus LS is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | 515 litres | |
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Lexus LS has more luggage capacity. Lexus LS has 55 litres more trunk space than the Lexus GS. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Lexus LS is 0.6 metres less than that of the Lexus GS, which means Lexus LS can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`340 | 2`120 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 7400 | 3600 | |
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